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scaredangel Posts: 3
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 Hi there, I am new to this board so forgive me if I don't do things right (yep, paranoia is part of this whole debacle) so anyways, I was recently diagnosed with Bipolar, non-rapid cycle,I don't know all the clinical terms....but they thought I had Generalized Anxiety Disorder....NOPE, it has been determined that I am Bipolar (after 3 doctors tried to diagnose me and I said screw you-not me). SO SHORT STORY LONG....... I started Lamictal 50mg 6 weeks ago to build me up, I have Clonazapam for anxiety attacks, BUT it isn't working and I AM SO ANGRY over stupid things. I just snap and I don't know what to do. I am so anxious and angry, I can't wait for the mood stabalizers to stabalize me.....but what do I do about the anxious anger I am feeling. I go to the doc next Monday and I want to know what to ask her. Thanks! |
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uppitywoman Posts: 42362
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I am on lamictal as well, but it's use in bipolar is for depression and it sounds like you are experiencing hypomanic symptoms. I get real angry, too. By 6 weeks I was up to 200 mg lamictal,so you might talk with your dr. about bumping up your dosage and about a mood stabilizer. I take both zyprexa and trileptal to keep my hypomania under control. With God, all things are possible
My blog:
http://uppitywomantwo.blogspot.com
Bipolar I
10mg Abilify--400mg Lamictal-90mg Cymbalta--25mg Ambien CR--200mg Topomax--30mg Temazapam--1mg Ativan as needed.
Please note that I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist. My opinions are personal only. This site is not intended to be a substitution for professional care, nor is anyone here qualified to make diagnoses. |
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Ele Posts: 2007
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Tell the pdoc everything you are feeling he will base some of his recommendations on how you are doing. Welcome to the group! Glad you found us. Feel free to jump in anywhere. Please do not take anything I say as medical advice. I am not a doctor
Ellie :) |
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armymom8486 Posts: 1643
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Hi scared, First of all I want to say Welcome to the Family. I really think uppity is right. I would talk with your doctor about a mood stabalizer. If I don't have one I go hypo or total manic. The anxiety and anger are a part of it. Call your doc and see if you can get it sooner. I'm glad your here. Jeanne "These are the days of our lives" LOL |
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norma  Posts: 10109
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Anger is a hard thing to deal with, I have been there myself. Why not try writing down some of the things you would like to ask the doctor? Seems like when we are with a doctor the time goes by so fast, and I always feel like I forgot to say something important. Writing it down helps. Please make yourself at home here, dear. Comments made by me are from my own experience and they are my opinion alone, whose intent is only to share that opinion and not to give medical advice nor discourage from seeking medical help. Medicine is best left to the professionals that is what they do.
"In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan
Disclaimer: The information provided in MDJunction is not a replacement for medical diagnosis, treatment, or professional medical advice.
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neondreams Posts: 7297
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First of all, welcome to MDJ! I know exactly how you feel when it comes to anger. I'm a rapid cycler (meaning that my moods change on an hourly basis) and when I'm angry, I'm extremely agry. I also struggle with anger when I'm towards the end of a manic episode. I'm currently on a mood stabilizer, antipsychotic, anti-depressant and sleep med (which I take a higher dosage of when I'm manic or can't sleep and a lower dosage of when I'm feeling level) and all of these meds have worked really well in controlling my anger. My pdoc recently added the anti-depressant and higher PRN dosage to my sleep med which I think has done the trick in stabilizing me. As far as you're concerned, I would definitely write down all of your symptoms as well as any questions you have the next time you see your pdoc. One thing you might want to specifically ask them is what type of bipolar you have. Depending on whether you have type I or II, this will help you determine what you need to do to alleviate and deal with hypomanic, manic and/or depressive episodes. As an earlier poster said, you could very well benefit from taking a mood stabilizer or even an antipsychotic. Again, welcome and I look forward to hearing more from you! Bipolar I with Rapid Cycling
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saralaurie Posts: 1252
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I agree with Norma. Make a detailed list of questions you have and feelings you are experiencing and don't leave until they are answered. I have been on Lamictal forever but was just bumped up from 200mg to 400mg for depression. Good luck and I am thinking about you. |
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First of all, welcome to the group. I hope you find everything you're looking for here. Before I started taking lithium, I used to take Lamictal, and I was also angry, anxious, and snappish all the time. This is something that you definitely need to discuss with your pdoc because the two of you might want to discuss different dosages or medication options. Everyone is different, so everyone requires a different combination of medications. I think that Norma's idea to write down any questions you have is fantastic. If you don't, there's every chance that you might neglect to ask something. Also, tell your doctor ALL of the symptoms you've been experiencing. If he/she doesn't ask, tell 'em anyway. They're being paid too much to neglect any facts. Just be honest and be thorough- that's the fastest path to finding the "right" treatment for you. Again, welcome to the group. I hope to see you around more. |
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scaredangel Posts: 3
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Thanks so MUCH everyone! I am so appreciative and I have made a list for my doc. I have been so angry I am gritting my teeth to the point of it actually hurting. I never thought about it being a hypomanic episode since I am always "bouncing off the top peg" anyway. I go in Monday, until then (no earlier appointments and I don't trust anyone else) I will take a breath and I will definately discuss this. I also take the PRN Clonazapam to bring me down a notch but I am not coming down to where I would like to be, plus my PRN is now an everyday thing....which disturbs me and will probably make my doctor angry too (Benzo's, dependency...selling them on the street :0)-just kidding). Any suggestions on this? Thanks everyone for all of your support. |
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Ele Posts: 2007
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He will probably not be angry when he sees that you still are not stable as far as the benzo's go. He may give you a warning though. You don't want him to take them away. My pdoc told me if he ever thought I was abusing them he would just take them away from me. He has never had to do it. I take them rarely now but I am stable. Please do not take anything I say as medical advice. I am not a doctor
Ellie :) |
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